Flat Bark Beetle - Cucujus clavipes

I was SHOCKED to see this beetle. It's one of my favorite species and I rarely see it.

Habitat: Streamside in a deciduous forest

*I took it home to photograph

comments (6)

Calbost Niel

Lion

Looks jelly like Christine Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Now I want some jelly. Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, what a find! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! I could not believe it, especially because Matthew just posted this:
  
  I was practically drooling over that photo, wishing I would see one too! And, just a week or so later, bam! Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

what a jewel! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Indeed! Posted 4 years ago

The Flat Bark Beetle

''Cucujus clavipes'' is known as the flat bark beetle. It is found throughout North America. These are generally found near tree line under bark of dead poplar and ash trees.Bercha, R. 2017. Red Flat Bark Beetle. In: Insects of Alberta. Downloaded on 27 November 28, 2017 ''C. clavipes'' are described as phloem-feeding and often predators of other small insects, such as wood-boring beetles, and mites. These are usually seen during spring-summer seasons. Having a cold habitat, these beetles must go.. more

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young